The Ridgeway National Trail (el. knyga) (skaityta knyga) | knygos.lt

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Discover The Ridgeway, one of England's National Trails, running for 139km (87 miles) between the UNESCO World Heritage Site at Avebury in Wiltshire and Ivinghoe Beacon in Buckinghamshire. Following an ancient chalk ridgeway used for thousands of years, this low-level, well-maintained trail passes iconic landmarks such as the Uffington White Horse and can be comfortably completed in around a week by walkers of all abilities.

This comprehensive Cicerone guidebook makes planning and walking the Ridgeway a straightforward, enjoyable, and stress-free experience. With detailed route descriptions for all 12 stages and an OS map booklet with the route line clearly marked, it provides everything you need to plan and navigate this iconic National Trail at your own pace, in either direction.

• Detailed route descriptions are provided for the Ridgeway from east-to-west and west-to-east, so you can choose your preferred direction while enjoying the same high level of navigational detail
• A route summary table and trek planner provide details on daily distances (between 8 - 17km), ascents and facilities along the route so you can tailor the trip to your experience and available time
• Accommodation listings with contact information are included for key centres such as Avebury, Wantage, Streatley, Wendover and Tring
• Historical details on prehistoric monuments are included, like Avebury stone circle (UNESCO site), Uffington White Horse, Wayland's Smithy and nearby archaeological sites
• The separate pull-out map booklet featuring precise 1:25,000 OS mapping and route line is an essential tool for navigating the trail with confidence

Trace Britain's oldest road through two National Landscapes, the North Wessex Downs and the Chiltern Hills, with this guidebook, your key to a week-long Ridgeway National Trail adventure. From Avebury's stone circles to the Uffington White Horse, plan an accessible walking holiday blending low-level paths, history and views for all abilities.